How to use ma:nyo cleansing oil

How to wash with cleansing oil

1. 1Put the cleansing oil into your palm, using the amount directed on your bottle.
2. 2Gently massage the oil over your face with your fingertips to loosen makeup, sunscreen and excess oil. Avoid scrubbing or using a cleansing brush.
3. 3Rinse with lukewarm water until the cleanser and residue are removed. Avoid hot water, which can leave skin dry and irritated.
4. 4If double cleansing, leave your face damp and gently massage in a water based cleanser. Rinse thoroughly.
5. 5Pat your face dry with a clean, soft towel instead of rubbing. Apply your usual skin treatment, if used, followed by moisturizer.

When should you use it?

An oil cleansing step is most useful when removing waterproof makeup or waterproof sunscreen, so bedtime is a practical place for it. Remove makeup before going to bed rather than leaving it on overnight. Washing morning and evening does not mean you need an oil cleanser at both washes.14

Do you need another cleanser afterward?

The oil step helps remove oily residue; the water based step removes sweat and dirt. Choose a gentle, unscented second cleanser. For dry or sensitive skin, a cream cleanser is less drying than a foaming cleanser.1

Most people do not need double cleansing: one thorough wash with a gentle cleanser is enough. Without makeup or waterproof sunscreen to remove, an extra wash has less purpose. Two washes are an option for removing stubborn products, not a promotion to a more senior skincare routine.1

What should you expect?

Oil cleansing helps loosen makeup, sunscreen and excess skin oil during the wash. Use gentle pressure rather than trying to scrub away every trace. Rinsing matters more than reaching a set time: finish when cleanser residue is fully removed. Tightness after washing can reflect the loss of natural skin oils, so follow cleansing with moisturizer rather than another wash.2

Who should be careful?

Oil cleansers can cause breakouts in acne prone skin, especially when used alone. General acne care guidance favors an oil free makeup remover followed by a gentle cleanser. If new breakouts appear after adding a cleansing oil, stop using the suspected product; a dermatologist can help if the cause is unclear.14

Stop using a cleanser that causes stinging, redness, itching or swelling. Cleansers can irritate skin or trigger an allergy, and washing too much can cause dryness and damage the skin barrier, the outer layer that limits water loss. If you already use an acne treatment that stays on your skin, be cautious about adding a medicated second cleanser: too much treatment can cause excessive dryness and irritation. Seek a dermatologist's advice if irritation persists.35